While driving, the vehicle stalled which made it difficult for the consumer to control the vehicle.
2000 Ford Focus engine complaints
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-2000 ford focus lx - bought used on april 14th. Both interior and exterior of car in excellent condition, ran extremely well, one owner repo, clean title. -was rear-ended in very low speed, low impact collision, no frame buckling, bending, or damage to car other than scratched rear bumper - truck lid will not latch now. Multiple mechanics and appraisers - unable to find problem. -while driving, dash gauges and car speakers will suddenly stop working (speedometer goes to 0, odometer goes blank, fuel gauge goes to 0) and then spontaneously come back on with no after effects. Car stalled while stopping after one of these episodes. Occasionally when car is started, the odometer will spontaneously reset without prompting (not the main one, the resetable one). -random codes being thrown to computer - car has had two diagnostics run in two weeks, the first for two codes: 1. A mechanical issue, 2. For electrical difficulties in the dashboard - the car was thoroughly inspected and no defects were found. Seven days later the computer reported an "evaporative system leak" - once again the car was thoroughly inspected and no defects were found. After the first diagnostic, a rear brake light went out - after removing the light and "fiddling" with the wiring, the mechanic got its normal function to resume. -the car has 36,000 miles, I had the brakes inspected the day after the car started shaking violently when I pressed the brake pedal. The rotors are warped terribly and I will have to have the entire brake system replaced, including the rear drums - I do not consider this normal, especially in such a young car. -it has had two recalls filled in the last month, one for a pinch bolt and the other for a wheel bearing. No other recall campaigns were open. These problems have continued since the recalls were completed. -I've owned this car for less than a month. The cars pre-purchase inspection came up clean. The car is no longer under any kind of factory warranty.
2002 ford focus started missing, lost power, almost stalled; fortunately I was only two blocks from my mechanic. Malfunction light illuminated during the process. The diagnostic code -p0300 through p0304. The technical service bulletin (1-4-13) required rebuilding the cylinder head assembly and replacing all of the valves and related gaskets. There easily could have been an accident if I were on an interstate or in traffic.
While working on the vehicle, the mechanic discovered a seal leak in the engine, and a leak in transmission cooler lines. Later,while on the road, the vehicle started to fishtail in the back due to a bolt which held the rear suspension had loosened. In addition, the vehicle had stalling problems, and severe corrosion buildup on the battery. *ak
Intermittent stalling. Also, the brakes, power locks and windows failed. *ak
Consumer states that the vehicle stalls at certain speeds the engine stalls. Dealer said that dirt is getting into inlet. Dealer is cleaning the inlet screen. Please provide any further information.
While driving the vehicle stalled and could not be restarted.
The vehicle stalled without warning.
The engine stalled, which caused the vehicle to lose power steering and brakes.
Stalling problem-check engine light-cracked cylinder head at 32655 miles also leaking transmission line, brake dust, broken trunk lock and malfunctioning keyless entry on driver door.
The vehicle stalled when it went over a bump in the road.
I was driving down the interstate in the passing lane at 65 MPH with an 18 wheeler behind me, very closely, when the engine just died. This is the first time the engine died while driving that fast, it usually dies under 30 MPH. I shifted to neutral and tried to start it but it wouldn't start. I had to make a very hasty exit to the center strip as there was another truck on my right. It is very "exciting" to pull on to the grass at (by this time) around 55 with a huge truck taking all of the view in the rear view mirror.
Over the past three months the engine has been "cutting" off with no notice and has increased in frequency as time goes by. I have had the vehicle back to the dealer at least three times and was told they could find nothing wrong with the car. I was told to call the tow service the next time it stalls and not to restart the car. The vehicle is driven in city traffic and I told them I was not going to block rush hour traffic and risk being rearended to which I was told there was nothing they could do. I called the ford 800 number twice and was told that they stand behind their dealers and if they say there is nothing wrong and that they could not duplicate the problem there was nothing they could do when I asked the ford "talking head" if ford was going to pay for my funeral when the call stalled on an interstate exit ramp and was rearended by a mac truck I was told that I would have to contact my insurance company. A friend of the family did some research on the internet and forwarded to me. To my surprise and contrary to the impression I received from the local ford dealer and the ford 800 number this stalling problem was not unknown and could be dangerous. Below is listed the latest cases of stalling.
Car stalls for no reason - has happened repeatedly since january
The seal on windshield came off and there was a noise in the front end of the vehicle. *ak the engine stalled, and the vehicle experienced a fuel system problem.
I have a ford focus 2000 that had a stalling problem. I was told this issue would be a recall (it was also in the newspaper) and since it was not I had to spend 500.00 to get it fixed. I would like to know how many other complaints you have about a stalling issue with these vehicles. I have already had 5 recalls on this car!!
The vehicle was at the dealer on 3 occasions for intermittent starting. *jb....
Ford focus stalling at any time. Hesitates during driving. Has occurred several times. Dealer can't find anything wrong.
Have had very discerning trouble with 2000 ford focus. Things previously fixed are still not working properly. I have had the car since late 2000, and it has been in the service dept. More than I have been able to enjoy it.
While coming to a stop the vehicle began to shake and stalled. The dealer has inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
While idling or engaged, car frequently/periodically shudders as if the engine would die, loss of power during acceleration followed by gradual surge, engine light would flash. Took vehicle to dealer 3 times with complaint over 8-9 mos, symptoms could not be duplicated, codes not recorded, could not find issue on computer diagnostic. 3-17 car stalled repeatedly, engine light on (constant). Codes recorded, diagnosed - cylinder head needs to be replaced. When asked what would cause failure, tech stated carbon build-up.
Vehicle stalls at irregular intervals, including when idle or near idle. Crack in cylinder head caused build-up of carbon. Car is only three years old and has less than 45,000 miles. Have contacted dealer for repairs.
My 2000 ford focus has major problems for a car that has only 57,000 miles. The engine will stall and die about every 10 seconds. The gauges and all of the front and rear exterior lights will go dead and the car will jump out of gear. The air compressor for the air conditioner is also shot.
The vehicle stalled intermittently, the dealer diagnosed the problem as a defective module, which caused electrical problems. *jb the odometer/speedometer had shutdown, the trunk opened, the keyless entry is inoperative and sometime the passenger(s) get stuck in the vehicle due to the faulty locks. Scc
The engine stalled, when the vehicle made a turn.
The front and rear brakes, the fuel pump, fuel injector, heater chamber, half shaft bearing, third brake light and speedometer cluster were all replaced. *ak
The vehicle stalled without warning.
The vehicle stalled, consumer was informed the problem was due to a faulty engine light.
The engine light illuminated on the dashboard, on several occasions, however the dealer could not duplicate the problem.
Consumer was informed the valve cylinder head needed to be replaced.
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